St Stephen’s College appoints Susan Elias as first woman principal in its 145-year history

St Stephen's College in New Delhi has appointed its first woman principal in its 145-year history. Professor Susan Elias, a computer scientist, will lead the institution from June 1 as the school's 14th principal. The college, founded in 1881, has produced several illustrious alumnae but has never had a female principal. The appointment is a landmark step in the college's history, with reactions from faculty members and former alumni welcoming the change.